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HV06 VMZ

2006 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,905 mi
Last recorded62,905 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 VMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 62,905 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOOR PANS CORRODING

Pass 6 May 2016 57,487 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 57,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2015 50,769 miles

front tyre inner edges becoming low

Fail 8 May 2015 50,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyre inner edges becoming low

Pass 13 May 2014 44,552 miles

both rear tyres perished .....early rectification advised

o/s rear tyre nailed

Fail 12 May 2014 44,552 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished .....early rectification advised

front brake discs lipped

o/s rear tyre nailed

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

rear tyres perishing

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,238 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

rear tyres perishing

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,037 miles

Reverse light does not work

Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front wiper blades not cle\aring the windscreen efficently

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriate

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriate

Fail 5 Mar 2011 28,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front wiper blades not cle\aring the windscreen efficently

nearside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriate

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriate

Pass 11 Mar 2010 21,966 miles

clutch feed pipe leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,937 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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HV06 VMZ is a 2006 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV06 VMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV06 VMZ registered?

HV06 VMZ is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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